Light it up blue

Light it Up Blue

I always try to wear blue on World Autism Awareness Day. This year, I went with my blue harlequin print circle skirt from Pinup Girl Clothing, which has several gorgeous shades of blue. I also had plenty of blue accessories…my Starlite necklace from Meteor Jewelry, my Erstwilder bluebird brooch, and my new Duchess bangles from Splendette. I also painted my nails a fun shade of blue!

This year’s World Autism Awareness Day was extra special for us, since it was also Moose’s Confirmation Day, so I needed my outfit to be extra-special…and I really think I succeeded!

Shining a Light on Autism

Today is World Autism Awareness Day, and, as always, I’m wearing lots of blue (including my freshly dyed hair) to “Light it up Blue” to shine a light on autism.

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Did you wear blue today?

World Autism Awareness Day

Today was World Autism Awareness Day, so we endeavored to “Light it up Blue” as much as possible. We even made some cool Autism Awareness bracelets in school yesterday. And we visited the Planetarium at the St. Louis Science Center tonight, to see it in blue.

It’s really such a small thing, but I like to think that today is Moose’s Day, and he really enjoyed our drive into the city to see the blue lights!

Lighting it up Blue

Yesterday, I shared how we’re lighting up our home for Autism Awareness Day. Today, I’m lit up blue, too!

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It’s a little thing, but it makes me happy to do anything I can to show that I support my Moose!

Light it up Blue

Tomorrow is World Autism Awareness Day, and people are encouraged to “light it up blue” to shine a light on autism. We’ll be joining in, with blue lights on the front and back of our home:

“Light it blue” doesn’t have to be for just one day, however. The whole month of April is set aside for Autism Awareness, but it doesn’t even stop there. With the CDC now reporting that as many as 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism, we all need to be aware, not just on April 2, or even throughout the month of April, but everyday. Take some time to learn about what autism is and what it isn’t, and maybe we can dispel myths, and show a little extra compassion!

Light It Up Blue

Although I do share Moose’s story here, I’m not one for campaigning for autism awareness, or supporting organizations that do. However, today is World Autism Awareness Day, so I thought I’d pass the word. If you want to wear blue today, in support of Moose and other children, (and their families), like him, feel free. And if you happen to see a house or building, (especially in a major metro area), lit up in blue lights, well that’s why.